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Day-by-day plans

Miami weekend: Cuban, stone crab, Wynwood Michelin ★ 4.6

First-time visitor, two days2 days

A weekend built around Miami's Cuban roots, stone crab season at Joe's, and one Wynwood Michelin dinner.

  1. Day 1: Saturday: Calle Ocho cafecito, Wynwood lunch, Michelin dinner

    Morning
    Versailles ventanita at 9am for cafecito and a pastelito de guayaba con queso. Walk east on Calle Ocho to Maximo Gomez Park.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at Sanguich de Miami at 2057 SW 8th Street, the Cuban sandwich at 2pm. Cortadito stop at La Carreta on the way out.
    Evening
    Dinner at Boia De at 5205 NE 2nd Ave in Buena Vista, 7pm. Bone marrow toast, pasta of the night, natural wine by the glass.

  2. Day 2: Sunday: Miami Beach brunch, stone crab dinner

    Morning
    Brunch at Yardbird at 1600 Lenox Avenue, 10am. Chicken and watermelon and waffles, biscuits.
    Afternoon
    Walk Lincoln Road farmers' market, then coffee at Panther Coffee in Wynwood. Pick up a bag of beans for home.
    Evening
    Dinner at Joe's Stone Crab at 11 Washington Avenue, 6pm sharp. Large claws with mustard sauce, key lime pie. No reservations.

Miami on a budget: three days under $200 in food ★ 4.4

Budget eater, three days3 days

Three days through Cuban counters, Venezuelan arepas and Thai street tapas, keeping each meal under $20.

  1. Day 1: Day 1: Little Havana Cuban classics

    Morning
    Versailles ventanita at 8am, cafecito and a pastelito. Stop at La Carreta for a cortadito comparison.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at Sanguich de Miami for the Cuban sandwich, $11. Add a side croqueta.
    Evening
    Dinner at Lung Yai Thai Tapas, four plates between two, under $40 total.

  2. Day 2: Day 2: Doral arepas and downtown Miami River

    Morning
    Drive to Doral. Breakfast at El Arepazo Doral for a Pelua arepa.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at Garcia's Seafood Grille at 398 NW North River Drive: whole fried snapper and rice.
    Evening
    Late counter at Enriqueta's is closed Sundays, so swap for Coyo Taco in Wynwood, three tacos and a margarita.

  3. Day 3: Day 3: Wynwood bagels and Hialeah bakery

    Morning
    El Bagel at 6910 Biscayne Boulevard, 8am. Everything bagel with whitefish salad.
    Afternoon
    Pinecrest Bakery for a sit-down Cuban breakfast, $10 all in. Pastelitos for the road.
    Evening
    Tropical Bakery in Hialeah at midnight; hot pan cubano fresh from the oven to take home.

Miami fine dining: two Michelin nights ★ 4.8

Fine-dining traveller, two days2 days

Two days through Miami's Michelin map, from Hiden's omakase counter to Cote's Butcher's Feast.

  1. Day 1: Day 1: Hiden omakase, lunch counter, downtown finish

    Morning
    Cafecito at Vice City Bean in Brickell, 9am. Slow start.
    Afternoon
    Lunch at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon: the $85 seasonal lunch tasting.
    Evening
    Hiden omakase at 313 NW 25th Street, 7pm. The passcode-door eight-seat counter.

  2. Day 2: Day 2: Coconut Grove brunch, Design District dinner

    Morning
    Brunch at Ariete at 3540 Main Highway, 11am. Croqueta de jamon and the omelette of the day.
    Afternoon
    Espresso at Panther Coffee in Wynwood, then a slow walk through the Design District galleries.
    Evening
    Dinner at Cote Miami at 3900 NE 2nd Ave, 8pm. The Butcher's Feast tasting with wine pairing.

Itineraries in Miami, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Miami?

Peak food season in Miami is year-round.

What time do people eat in Miami?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Miami?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Miami?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Miami rewards trust.

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